Holiday cottages in Franche-Comte

Price applies to a selection of properties in the UK, sleeps 2 - accommodation only - including £36 online booking fee, based on a 3 or 4 night short break, week commencing 11th April 2014. Subject to availability. Our Booking Conditions apply.

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Sancey Le Grand

Based in a small village, not postcard pretty but offering all the basic shops from small supermarket to garage, this location was an excellent base for exploring the surrounding countryside. Do try the Source Bleu for very fresh trout. June 2012.

Very traditional French country cottage in every way downstairs, with modern facilities upstairs. As explained in brochure, and in telephone call to welcome cottages, the stairs are steep. Sept 2010.

Very spacious for 2 and well fitted, especially the kitchen with a full cooker (hob and oven), microwave, dishwasher, fridge and utensils. Good shower and washing machine in the bathroom. Good base for walking and cycling (took our own bikes) with booklets in the property describing excellent walks and cycle routes from the door and further afield. Boulangerie 5 minutes walk away, small supermarket 5 minutes drive away. July 2010.

The property is situated in a small village and fairly isolated. The village has good shops, but no restaurant. Ideal for those who like the country side. May 2010.

Good value, plain, simple and adequate. Bedrooms were excellent, lounge area very basic but ok. If you are out a lot this is the place for you. Nice garden with covered BBQ/ dining area. Aug 2009.

A lovely property in a quiet village. Interesting surrounding area with plenty to see and do. It was beautifully clean, well equipped and well maintained. A lovely garden and very friendly and helpful owners. July 2009.

Belfort (W14508)

Belfort

Situated in a VERY quiet woodland area about five minutes from a local general store. Owner who speaks good English,is updating the property in the near future to make it even more appealing. The neighbour was also very helpful but speaks French & German. Do spend a day around the "Mille etang" (Ponds with a chorus of Frogs) five minutes from a local general store. June 2009.

Very quiet location, well away from noise of any sort, yet only a short drive from a local general store and the village restuarant. June 2009.

Besançon (W14685)

Besançon

The property is good value for money. It is not in a major tourist location but is within reach of interesting places and there are local walks and attractions. There are few restaurants in the area but if you are happy to self cater there are adequate kitchen facilities. The rooms are quite large and the owners who live next door are very helpful. Good as a base for walking excursions or exploring further afield. The cost was very fair for the size of the accommodation. July 2011.

Chez L’Hôte (F70106)

La Vaivre, Haute-Saône

In a peaceful hamlet amongst the forests of the Vosges, this former 18th-century renovated farm has kept its...

In an area rarely visited there is so much to do and visit from the simple to the lavish. Being within the village one heard all the day to day functions of the french way of life from the farmers to dustmen to the vide Grenier. Aug 2011.

It was the best equipped house we have ever stayed in (20 years) Owners were very helpful masses of information both in English and French the milk from the farm was to die for. You could cycle for bread on a morning. Visit Polmeres Les Bains early in your stay. July 2011.

Spacoius accommodation very well equipped with great hosts. Aug 2010.

The property was simply delightful... beautifully furnished, very homely, spacious and extremely well equipped. The kids loved the table football/table tennis etc. Excellent range of tourist info provided both in English and French... could not fault this property at all. The owners were extremely friendly, hospitable and went out of their way to ensure we had everything we required. July 2010.

Absolutely delightful. Really well equipped, the owners, Brigitte and Pierre, were there with a warm welcome and left some lovely local produce as well hosting us at there farm; lovely peiple. The house is beautiful and is equipped with everything you could possibly need. The beds were made; towels were supplied; the outside area is lovely (great barbecue and they’d even supplied charcoal; inside was cosy with a log fire if required, table football, boules and table tennis, onfo on the area supplied. Excellent! July 2010.

Well fitted out and a very nice location, we enjoyed it being so rural. June 2010.

The owners were lovely people. June 2010.

This is the most beautiful and well equipped gite which we have stayed in. The garden and terrace were perfect for eating, drinking and relaxing. The children particularly enjoyed the table tennis table and table football. Bridgitte and Pierre were extremely friendly and welcoming. The accommodation and holiday as a whole exceeded our expectations. We had a great time and will definitely have further holidays there. Aug 2009.

The property is in a very quiet village/hamlet. The property caters well for children of all ages with both indoor and outdoor toys and games provided. The large garden backs out onto open fields. The fireplace kept the whole house warm. It was quick and easy to light although it was only needed on a couple of evenings. June 2009.

A fantastic property, with absolutely everything you need, right down to cotton buds!!!!!! Brigitte and Pierre are fantastic hosts. 10/10. Aug 2009.

We had an excellent, well equipped gite. Everything was of the highest standard. The owners were most hospitable and friendly and helpful. June 2008.

This is a beautiful gite converted from a farm in a quite village with picturesque views. The gite is incredibly well equipped - everything you can possibly need. The owners are helpful and friendly (she works in the tourist office and can offer lots of advice) and invite you to their local farm to watch the cows being milked. The area is relatively quiet and unspoilt. July 2009.

Chez L’hote was the best holiday home I have ever stayed in, it is well planned and has everything in the property that you could ever need, including a baby’s potty. The owners were the most friendly and helpful people that I have also had the pleasure to deal with. May 2009.

Lavans Vuillafans

Clean basic accommodation with very genuine friendly welcome. Really feel part of France - few tourists in this part. Lovely quiet surroundings meant could easily relax in peaceful atmosphere. July 2011.

Secluded and peaceful rural location. June 2009.

We had a really lovely holiday and will certainly book through you again. June 2008.

Pontarlier (W14347)

Pontarlier

Rural location

Doubs

Nestled in the heart of Jura Mountains, this detached chalet offers panoramic...

The chalet was in a beautiful location overlooking alpine meadows at the top of a village high up in the mountains. The chalet is well equipped, clean and comfortable. The balconies are ideal for sitting, relaxing and watching the world go by. The weather was glorious, despite the fact that there was still lots of snow on the ground, and some mountain roads were still impassable. There are lots of things to do and plenty of places to visit - Switzerland is only a short distance away. We would return without hesitation. It is a real gem! March 2012.

Beautiful quiet location - convenient base too if visiting Switzerland (the vignette is worth every penny). Fabulous to wake to the sound of cow bells. Charming and very accommodating owner. Although the property is simply and traditionally furnished,it feels like home. In the kitchen you’ll find everything you could possibly need. Hyper-U supermarket also has a petrol station which had the best prices for fuel. Would recommend taking your own DVD player/DVDs as the French TV "Freeview" options/choices can sometimes be limited due to weak signal. We will be returning! Oct 2011.

A lovely property in a tranquil and beautiful location. You feel you are in wonderful isolation yet Pontarlier with great shopping is 10 mins away by car. There are great walks in the countryside on your doorstep and plenty to see in the Doubs region also the location gives good access to Switzerland. April 2011.

Comfortable and traditional. Oct 2010.

Very friendly lady owner, who only speaks French. Superb views across an Alpine valley. Property clean and well appointed. Sept 2010.

Clean and perfectly adequate for the period that we were there, plenty of room and comfortable. Aug 2010.

The property was clean and comfortable with amazing views toward the Swiss border. June 2010.

The property was in excellent condition and views from it were peaceful and beautiful very rural with the tinkle of cows bells making it all the more relaxing. Sept 2009.

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